Renee has 35 years of experience in the legal field with a focus on intellectual property.

Renee manages the Firm’s Transactional Paralegals and is also the Spokane Office Administrator. She has extensive experience in trademark preparation and prosecution, as well as U.S. trademark opposition and cancellation actions. She manages the firm’s trademark docketing system and routinely conducts trademark availability searches, drafts trademark applications, office action responses, assignments and trademark maintenance/renewal documents. Renee manages client trademark portfolios and works closely with foreign associates on foreign trademark prosecution and maintenance. She has extensive experience across all types of markets to secure customized and valuable IP portfolios for clients. Additionally, Renee has extensive experience with preparing and drafting U.S. copyright applications.

Renee comes from a background in complex litigation, including intellectual property litigation and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board actions. Prior to working on trademark and copyright matters, she provided all levels of support in document management, case document review and preparation of legal documents, which includes pleadings, witness disclosures, deposition notices and subpoenas.

Professional Activities

Association of Legal Administrators, Member

International Trademark Association, Member

Community Activities

• ASA/USA Softball Junior Olympic Deputy Commissioner, 2012-present
• Northwest Christian High School, Head Softball Coach, 2015-2021
  • (2018 2B State Title Champions)
• Spokane Girls Fastpitch Softball Association, President, 2010-2022
• Travel Softball Coach 2000-2021